2014 RT rear suspension

[Billhall]

Is the rear suspension adjustable on the 2014 base RT ? If so how is it adjusted?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Is the rear suspension adjustable on the 2014 base RT ? If so how is it adjusted?

The 2014 rt basic has an adjustable rear suspension, you access it via a schrader valve that is located under the right side of the passenger seat, be very careful to add air very lightly, if you use too much power you could ruin the airbag that regulates the height.


Cruzr Joe

 

[cognaccruiser]

When I owned my (2005) Yamaha Venture the rear suspension was also adjusted with a Schrader valve and it was very easy to destroy the system with too much air. I bought a Progressive Air pump with attached pressure gauge, the kind with a short hose, and pumped the air that way. This is a low volume pump for a low volume suspension that prevented damage. Connecting the hose to the Schrader valve also gave the air pressure and was a quick way to check pressure. You could add or release air quickly and safely.
Just a thought on a good way to add pressure without damaging the air bag as long as the air bag is low volume.

Gary

 

[Cruzr Joe]

When I owned my (2005) Yamaha Venture the rear suspension was also adjusted with a Schrader valve and it was very easy to destroy the system with too much air. I bought a Progressive Air pump with attached pressure gauge, the kind with a short hose, and pumped the air that way. This is a low volume pump for a low volume suspension that prevented damage. Connecting the hose to the Schrader valve also gave the air pressure and was a quick way to check pressure. You could add or release air quickly and safely.
Just a thought on a good way to add pressure without damaging the air bag as long as the air bag is low volume.

Gary

Very good advice, :agree:

cruzr joe

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I hope your Spyder was delivered with air in the rear shock, I have come across a few base models that were delivered with little or no air in them. It will change your ride.

 

[PW2013STL]

When I owned my (2005) Yamaha Venture the rear suspension was also adjusted with a Schrader valve and it was very easy to destroy the system with too much air. I bought a Progressive Air pump with attached pressure gauge, the kind with a short hose, and pumped the air that way. This is a low volume pump for a low volume suspension that prevented damage. Connecting the hose to the Schrader valve also gave the air pressure and was a quick way to check pressure. You could add or release air quickly and safely.
Just a thought on a good way to add pressure without damaging the air bag as long as the air bag is low volume.

Gary

Harley has their own brand that the dealers carry. Not sure which is less $, but you can get the one from Harley faster.

 

[Billhall]

Thanks

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am super excited I picked up my RT today,SpyderAnn01 you were correct mine was delivered with less than 10 psi in rear suspension.

 

[CentralCoastCA]

I hope your Spyder was delivered with air in the rear shock, I have come across a few base models that were delivered with little or no air in them. It will change your ride.

Like when Joe discovered no air in mine, LOL

 

[PaladinLV]

Harley has their own brand that the dealers carry. Not sure which is less $, but you can get the one from Harley faster.

The max gauge on the Harley is 60psi. If you and your passenger are good size you will need a gauge that goes to at least 75psi.

AJ

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I am super excited I picked up my RT today,SpyderAnn01 you were correct mine was delivered with less than 10 psi in rear suspension.

There is a sticker under the seat by the valve that shows the proper psi for rider/passenger weight.